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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
6
The New York Times recalls pianist Jan Kubelik recounting a visit to an insane asylum where a doctor believed music could calm unbalanced minds. Kubelik performed a lively Slav piece, hoping to please the inmates, but a young woman’s quip exposed the absurdity and ended his runs at such venues.
An old Secret Service veteran recalls near fatal moments on the job. He describes tracking a mail robber, a sting on counterfeiters in Cincinnati, and a dramatic confrontation that ends with the gang behind bars after he beats a potential informer and preserves the bogus currency.
A youth quotes money as the key to action and a sage counters with doubt about public schemes. The exchange centers on the value of wealth and the temptations of get rich quick propositions. The older voice questions whether public selling of shortcuts to riches is ever truly virtuous or effective.
The article chronicles F Lat Just achieving a historic feat, hailed as the greatest of the age, with Burban noted in dialogue as astonished by a collar drop and its fall location. The tone reflects a vivid, period newspaper style celebrating an extraordinary moment and reacting to the unexpected event.
An aged New York attorney recalls policing liquor era crimes in St. Louis and a post office robbery case. He recounts meeting the defense lawyer who claimed a ten dollar fee plus twenty postage stamps as payment, illustrating corruption and frail evidence in that era.
Special Correspondence describes St John’s Gate Clerkenwell and the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. It traces its history, eight beatitudes, ceremonial installation, and the Ambulance Department’s evolution from two wheeled litter to standardized ambulances aiding wounded in wars and accidents.
Berlin reports a German naval expert Count von Reventlow mocked the American fleet as a heterogeneous group of ancient vessels while praising Germanys first squadron as ready for instant service. The German Foreign Office planned no protest and relied on US corrective action if needed.
The article argues American expansion extends into education, noting the Berlitz language method spreading across Europe. It cites high‑level endorsements from President Loubet and the German Emperor, including royal uses of Berlitz for their children and language training.
Poem fragment referencing a teacher, a pit of flame, and a kiss not known. The speaker contrasts figures of honor and shame, dreaming a god dream, and speaks of loves and unfulfilled affection. Names and dates are not provided, but the verse centers on longing and devotion.
A philosopher notes that people hoard wealth beyond usefulness. He buys six cheap books he cannot read, sending them home to his already vast library. He continues to question why money is accumulated when future time to read remains limited.
John Ruskin recalls three blessings from childhood peace obedience and faith. He notes parents never shouted, household harmony, strict obedience to parental directions, and a faith built on promises kept threats fulfilled and truth spoken.
Minneapolis reports Harry Ames age 18, son of former police chief Fred W. Ames and brother of ex-Mayor Ames, has departed for Chicago to study singing and dramatic art under patronage of Florence Ziegfeld Jr and Anna Held. His voice is described as remarkable.
In a London office a new group called the After Six Smokers pledges to abstain from tobacco until after office hours. The hour fixed for a general lightup is six, and it is noted that matches are struck at that moment. No exemption is made for weekends.
The arctic whaling fleet will be augmented by the schooner Gotama to be fitted for a northern cruise. She will bring back walrus ivory and wealth and will also cruise for whales.
Mrs P A Valentine of Chicago has completed a $5000 luxury dog house at her summer home on the banks of Lake Oconomowoc. The hilltop structure overlooks the lake and features elaborate furnishings.
Washington March 31Abner Taylor former congressman from Chicago shows gradual improvement as doctors and family express cautious optimism about his serious illness despite no full recovery yet from his condition.
Former governor John D. Long, after almost three months as a patient at St. Margaret's infirmary in Boston, Mass, is prepared to venture outdoors for short walks near the hospital.
Madison Wis March 81 Prof L Carlyle of the animal husbandry department of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture has received an offer of the chair of agriculture at the Colorado Agriculture College.
Judge Ruger of Janesville Wisconsin announces intent to withdraw from the March 81-7 race for the Supreme Court judgeship and has notified the leader of state affairs.
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